TEGNA · 6 hours ago
Fire TV-React Native Developer
WBIR-TV Knoxville
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking a skilled React Native Developer to build and evolve their Fire TV streaming application, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality user experiences.
AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV
Responsibilities
Build and maintain React Native applications tailored for Amazon Fire TV and the upcoming Vega OS platform
Optimize for performance on large screens, including remote navigation (DPAD), lean-back UI patterns, focus management, and smooth scrolling behavior
Integrate with native modules and custom Android code for Fire TV-specific features and platform APIs
Implement video playback functionality using HLS streams for live and VOD content
Integrate SSAI/DAI ad tech via AWS MediaTailor, CDP SDKs such as RudderStack, and other CTV-related tools
Integrate with RESTful APIs, content feeds, and other microservices
Collaborate with backend, design, QA, and product teams to define and deliver intuitive CTV user experiences
Address platform-specific quirks across Fire TV device models and optimize memory, performance, and stability
Write clean, modular, and testable code with unit tests and integration tests, and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality
Work within CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and release using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
Follow the team’s sprint operating model
Use AI tools such as Claude Code and other AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code generation, test authoring, and documentation
Contribute to release management processes including app store submissions, rollout strategies, and post-release monitoring
Monitor production health using observability tools such as New Relic, and drive timely remediation of issues discovered after release
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of professional experience with React Native
Proven experience building and shipping apps for Fire TV or Android-based CTV platforms
Solid understanding of native module bridging in React Native with an Android focus
Experience with video playback technologies, streaming architecture, and HLS
Familiarity with ad tech integration patterns including server-side ad insertion
Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and cloud-native backend services
Experience working in Agile teams with short, iterative release cycles and collaborating with product, design, and QA
Comfortable debugging device-specific issues across Fire TV hardware variants and Fire OS versions
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with Amazon's Vega OS or early adoption of React Native for TV platforms
Experience with other CTV platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung, or LG
Familiarity with analytics and event tracking tools such as RudderStack
Experience with feature flags, experimentation tooling, and A/B testing (e.g., LaunchDarkly)
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as New Relic
Experience with authentication flows (OAuth 2.0, Auth0) in CTV environments
Benefits
TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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